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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Winter's Icy Grip

This time of year you never know if the weather forecasters will be correct or not. Recently, they have been wrong more often than right. This particular system that moved through today was actually worse than expected. We've had a sleet and snow mix with thunder and lightening. Although it is beautiful I can't help but cringe when I hear the ice covered trees. They sound as if they are going to break into pieces.

You would think that in icy weather like this the birds would be scarce, but no, we've had a lot of bird activity at the feeders today. Again, I threw seeds on the patio to bring the birds up a little closer.

The Dark-eyed Juncos will come right up to the patio door and seem oblivious to me or my camera flash.

I was standing at the patio door, and happened to have it opened when this robin flew right on the patio. I wish the dog's chain hadn't been in the way. I was almost too excited to take the picture.

I saw two robins on Sunday, when we had our springlike temperatures. I was shocked when I saw several today in this weather; there were probably about five or six of them.

Even in the midst of winter's icy grip, we have the promise of spring.

The wind was blowing so hard that my bird feeder pole is leaning; the birds didn't seem to mind at all.

Even the tiny chickadee braved the wind and icy weather.

The doves, like the juncos, come right to the door even though I'm standing there usually with the cat and dog at my feet, and my camera flashing.

I'm very glad I didn't have to get out today. It was one of those days where I just wanted to drink coffee, look outside and enjoy the birds while watching the ice accumulate.

I'm really looking forward to attending the Indy Flower and Patio show this weekend, it will be my little spring vacation.

Robins are scarce in my neighborhood - I'd be excited to see them at any time [that goes for garden bloggers named Robin, too.]

Have fun at the show - even if those big commercial shows feature too many Dutch brooms, hot tubs and fancy pots, there are usually enough flowers in containers to make it smell like you're in some gardenlike place, anyway! Unless the aroma of bad pizza overwhelms the hyacinths ;(

Oh boy...this is what we have to look forward to tomorrow, I guess! Not good....but today we at least had the mildness that some of you had a day or two ago. We're all getting a bit bedraggled by it all, so it's a good thing we have our southern/western gardening friends to cheer us up. And happy birds--very little seems to bother them, either.

We had lots of tornadoes here. No one was hurt that we know of but lots of broken trees and debris.

The birds do look great with the white background. WE had a lot of bird activity right before the storm. It was like they knew what was coming. The took cover in the brush as the storm was raging. Glad you got to stay home and be safe. Ice is the worst kinda weather cause you can't see it on the roads.

Robins! I'm so envious! I haven't seen any yet and I am near enough to you that I should. Maybe they new we were going to have one last blast of winter. (or we hope it was a the last!) Wonderful pictures. Lisa at Greenbow could use your junco for her model to paint. Your picture shows the eyes beautifully!

Beautiful but scary! Those poor little birds on the icy feeders, thank goodness you are keeping them fed. How will the robins get their worms through that ice? When I was out digging on a warmer day, it was noticed that the worms are coming closer to the surface of the soil, then do they go back down deeper when the cold returns? Sometimes that cold can come so quicklyin just a couple of hours yesterday, do the worms know it's coming? Great photos. I will have to try bringing the birds closer with see on the deck. Thanks for the idea!

So many beautiful photos, I couldn't possible tell which one is my favourite. It's quite a treat for my eyes just browsing through your blog. And you don't need to look too deep into the pic to find one great friend of nature. Libby, Lilly and all of the little birdies are lucky to have you. Loved every bit of it, and looking forward to your future posts.

Dear Robin,Lovely photos! Ice scares me too. I have lost lots of trees from ice storms. Hope yours did okay.The Robins have been very active lately in my gardens. They do winter over in my area so seeing them is not a sign of spring. Hearing them is! The morning chorus has begun with the Cardinals, Robins and Mockingbirds joining in. I love listening to all the bird's songs.Stay warm and safe.Spring really will come with all her beautiful blooms and bugs.Sherry

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